Arthur Godfrey

Quick Facts

Full Name	Arthur Godfrey
Occupation	Radio Host
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1903(1903-08-31)
Age	121
Date Of Death	1983-03-16
Birthplace	Manhattan
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Leo

Arthur Godfrey Biography

Arthur Godfrey is one of the most popular and richest Radio Host who was born on August 31, 1903 in Manhattan, New York, United States. The morning host with a neighbor on network radio. His career spans from 1945 until 1972.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt listened to his radio show. enjoyed his show on radio.

He was wed to May Bourke on February 24 in 1938. They had three children.

Arthur Godfrey Net Worth

Arthur Godfrey is one of the richest Radio Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Arthur Godfrey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked as an operator of radios within the United States Navy for four years.

He was a broadcaster on television and, at one time, was a sponsor for a tobacco business, though he resigned after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. He then became an anti-smoking campaigner.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Arthur Godfrey Dating?

According to our records, Arthur Godfrey married to Mary Bourke. As of December 1, 2023, Arthur Godfrey’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Arthur Ranked on the list of most popular Radio Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Arthur Godfrey celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Arthur Godfrey

1. Arthur Godfrey was a popular American radio and TV personality.
2. He hosted the CBS radio show “Arthur Godfrey Time” from 1945-1959.
3. Godfrey was known for his folksy style and ukulele playing.
4. He helped launch the careers of singers like Julius La Rosa.
5. In 1953, he had three shows in the top ten most-watched TV programs.
6. Godfrey was an early advocate for smoking cessation after losing a lung to cancer.
7. He was fired by CBS in 1959 after firing singer Julius La Rosa on air.
8. Godfrey continued to work in television until his retirement in 1972.
9. He died of emphysema at age 79 in 1983.
10. Godfrey is remembered as one of the pioneers of American broadcasting.

What was Arthur Godfrey known for?

Arthur Godfrey, the ukulele-playing radio and television personality whose folksy manner won him millions of admirers in the 1940’s and 50’s, died yesterday at the age of 79. Mr. Godfrey, who had been mostly retired since the late 1950’s, died in Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York after a stay of 13 days.

Who did Arthur Godfrey fire on air?

It seems that Julius La Rosa , a handsome, up-and-coming singer over the media of television was abruptly fired by his boss, Arthur Godfrey with little explanation. Godfrey, was a ukulele-playing radio and television personality, whose calm, folksy manner won him millions of admirers in the 1940s and 50s.

Who did Arthur Godfrey discover?

He started in radio in the 1930s and although he had little talent as a performer, he was great at spotting talent. He discovered Pat Boone, Anita Bryant and Julius LaRosa , to name a few.

What nationality was Arthur Godfrey?

American

What was Arthur Godfrey's theme song?

You know it’s Arthur Godfrey. When you hear them play … At that point, the music would segue into trombonist Lou McGarity and the orchestra playing Godfrey’s familiar theme song, “ Seems Like Old Times “, sometimes with Godfrey singing or humming along.